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AO55 LBN

2005 BMW 118

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,853 mi
Last recorded111,853 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 11891,539 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 LBN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 111,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 106,872 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 106,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,591 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,614 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 87,507 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner starting to worn and outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 78,505 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,536 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside number plate light loose

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,259 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 57,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,683 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2012 42,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2011 39,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,332 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 14,091 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AO55 LBN is a 2005 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,539 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO55 LBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO55 LBN registered?

AO55 LBN is a 2005 BMW 118, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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